Bilaspur : The Supreme Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the custodial death of 34-year-old Shravan Suryavanshi in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district and directed the state government to provide ₹25 lakh as interim compensation to his family. The court also expressed strong displeasure over the delay in registering an FIR and directed that any police … Read more
Gadchiroli : Three tribal girl students have died and several others are undergoing treatment after a suspected snakebite incident at Japtalai Ashram School in Dhanora taluka of Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district exposed serious questions over hostel safety and alleged administrative negligence. Following an inquiry into the incident, police have registered a case against Headmaster Prashant Tatpalliwar, … Read more
Hyderabad : Telugu superstar Jr NTR has thanked his fans, friends and family for their prayers and support following his successful shoulder surgery at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad, Telangana. The actor underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery after sustaining an injury. KIMS Hospital issued a health bulletin on August 12, confirming that the procedure was successful and … Read more
Mumbai : At least seven people, including three children, were killed and seven others injured after a landslide struck a residential area in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar following heavy rainfall on Wednesday. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, the incident occurred at around 3:48 a.m. at Gausiya Chawl in Ashok Nagar, Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar. A portion … Read more
Jashpur : A 30-year-old Pahadi Korwa man was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over ₹200 in the Sanna police station area of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. The incident took place near the Sanna Panchayat Bhawan in Kandrai Path village. According to police, the victim, identified as Fagua Ram Korwa, had earlier lent ₹200 to … Read more
Raipur : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that a substantial amount of cash generated from the alleged ₹3,000 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam was handed over to former Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal. The agency made the allegation on Wednesday as part of its ongoing money-laundering investigation into the alleged liquor scam. … Read more
Mandi : Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Gautam R. Desiraju, has been honoured with the prestigious 14th Ewald Prize by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) for his pioneering contributions to the field of crystal engineering. The international recognition acknowledges Professor Desiraju’s influential work on crystal engineering, supramolecular … Read more
New Delhi : Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a change in its senior management with the permanent absorption of Shri Shrikant V. Janbandhu, currently serving as Group General Manager (C&O). According to the company’s disclosure to the stock exchanges, Shri … Read more
Shimla :: THDC India Limited has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Regional Office, Shimla, to provide consultancy services for infrastructure-related projects. The MoU was signed on August 6, 2026, at the Regional Office of MoRTH in Shimla. The agreement is aimed at strengthening collaboration … Read more
New Delhi : Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has reported strong revenue growth for the first quarter of FY27, with revenue from operations rising 18.1% year-on-year to ₹1,369.53 crore. The company’s net profit, however, remained broadly stable at ₹329.86 crore, … Read more
New Delhi : Coal India Limited (CIL) and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Private Limited (AMNS India) have signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for the utilization of syngas generated from a proposed coal gasification facility at or adjacent to the AMNS Paradip Pellet Plant in Odisha. The proposed initiative will also … Read more
Mumbai : ICICI Bank Limited has announced that its USD 300 million Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes have received credit ratings from two leading global rating agencies. Moody’s Ratings has assigned a Baa3 rating to the Notes, while S&P Global Ratings has assigned a BBB rating. Both ratings were assigned through letters dated August 12, … Read more
Gopalakrishnan Ganesan, IRAS, appointed as Counsellor (Economic) at the Indian Embassy in Washington, while Jivisha Joshi Gangopadhya, IRTS, will serve as First Secretary (Legal) at India’s Permanent Mission to the WTO in Geneva. New Delhi : The Government of India has approved the appointment of two railway officers to key international assignments, strengthening India’s representation … Read more
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited reports strong Q1 performance; consolidated revenue crosses ₹6,400 crore Bengaluru : Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s leading aerospace and defence company, has reported strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit rising nearly 15% year-on-year to ₹1,589.68 crore. The company’s Board of Directors approved the audited financial … Read more
Global companies across technology, finance, telecom, cybersecurity, manufacturing and logistics among organisations linked to the exposure New Jersey, U.S.: More than 2,500 organisations worldwide have been identified as potentially affected by a major AI supply-chain incident involving LiteLLM, a widely used open-source tool that enables applications to connect with artificial intelligence models. The organisations potentially … Read more
High Court tightens norms on loudspeakers and DJs; considers personal affidavit filed by Principal Secretary, Home Department; next hearing after eight weeks Bilaspur: The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government and concerned authorities to strictly enforce the existing laws and government directives aimed at controlling noise pollution. The court made it clear that … Read more
“There are many little ways to enrich a child’s world. Joy of reading is best of them.” By Ms. Archana Sharma Awasthi & Mr. Yuvraj Malik For decades, India’s education discourse has focused on access—access to schools, textbooks and digital infrastructure. While these remain essential, another equally important question deserves our attention: Are we raising … Read more
Forest Department says improving forest habitats have supported wildlife growth; efforts underway to provide food and water inside forests Kanker, Chhattisgarh: The increasing movement of wild animals into residential areas has raised concern among villagers and residents living around Kanker city. Surrounded by forests and hilly terrain, the district is home to bears, leopards and … Read more
Domestic refinancing through NaBFID lowers borrowing costs by around 150 basis points and strengthens the company’s long-term capital structure Gurugram : ACME Solar Holdings Limited has successfully completed the refinancing of ₹2,147 crore, redeeming the existing Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) issued by 12 operational Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) under its Restricted Group (RG) structure. The 12 … Read more
Listed municipalities will now get 60 days to submit half-yearly results and 90 days for annual audited financial statements New Delhi: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timelines for municipalities with listed municipal debt securities to submit their financial results to stock exchanges. Under the revised framework, municipalities will now … Read more
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran will complete his current term until February 2027; decision comes ahead of the company’s August 18 AGM Mumbai: A major leadership transition is taking shape at Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has decided not to continue beyond his current term, which ends on … Read more
Bengaluru : India and the United States are set to deepen their cooperation in human spaceflight, scientific research, lunar exploration and commercial space activities, with NASA inviting the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in its proposed Moon Base Programme. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the invitation was extended during high-level bilateral … Read more
Hyderabad: Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has opened up about the restrictions on Pakistani artists working in India, saying it has been nearly 10 years since he was able to perform or release music in the country. The singer, known for popular tracks including Aadat, said Indian fans have continued to listen to his music despite … Read more
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released former President Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography, Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, and recalled his long association with the former President. Addressing the book launch event, PM Modi praised Kovind’s guidance and affection during his tenure as President and described the autobiography … Read more
